by Chuck Barker | Apr 1, 2017 | Coaching, Leadership, ROI
Knowing When to Pull the Trigger Sporting Clay Shooting is one of my favorite things to do. It is like golf but with an over and under shotgun. If you have ever done it you know the joy of getting outdoors with a few buddies, smoking a cigar, laughter, the smell of...
by Chuck Barker | Mar 1, 2017 | Leadership
When you succeed at one level you keep going or stop – it is your choice. My last two articles covered conversations I had with Don Hall the CEO of Virginia Automobile Dealers’ Association which provided a multitude of revealing insights regarding our industry. If you...
by Chuck Barker | Feb 11, 2017 | Leadership
Every now and then you meet someone who simply stands out as an impressive individual who radiates confidence, intelligence, charm, respectfulness and ties it all together with an infectious genuine personality. Don Hall, the CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers...
by Chuck Barker | Feb 1, 2017 | Leadership, Special Reports
As mentioned in the January issue, Don Hall and I spent numerous hours together attempting to take a look at the various aspects of the automobile industry for this two-part interview. Several people have asked how Don and I got together on and the idea of this...
by Chuck Barker | Jun 16, 2016 | CRM, Leadership
The Farther You Get, the Farther You Have to Go. In taking a detour this month I want to share with you something I have been observing in some dealerships which frankly are holding back business achievement. This article will be a living testament as to why it is so...